A recent study is shedding some light on recruiters' decision-making behavior, so we may never know why we haven't been chosen for a job interview.

According to TheLadders research, recruiters spend an average of "six seconds before they make the initial 'fit or no fit' decision" on candidates.

The study showed recruiters will look at your:

name,

current title and company,

current position start and end dates,

previous title and company,

previous position start and end dates, and

education.

With such critical time constraints, you should make it easier for recruiters to find pertinent information by creating a resume with a clear visual hierarchy. Rear more about the mentioned research here.